To kick off our official first day of "school", (yes, I waited until after Labor day) I made something spec

Sometimes mellow, mild  and creamy macaroni and cheese is just what you need for ultimate comfort food. Other

This is summer in a bowl. Sweet, salty, tangy and fresh, with a slight crisp from jicima, it's a tropical vaca

Chicken and yellow rice~ sans the yellow dye A few months' ago, my mother gave me stacks of old cookbooks. In

My husband thought I was a bit crazy making these once he saw all the steps involved.  He had no clue what go

It's   officially spring ...but it has felt more like summer in my area. 86 degrees with high humidity = bad

Years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Chicago, courtesy of Kenmore. And... with that trip I w

Creamy, buttery and tangy... Oh yes. Let's pretend it's springtime and bite into this savory concoction. Of co

lemon pastry cremes~ (n) My favorite girl scout cookie that they discontinued, flaky cookies dusted in powdere

There are a few things in life that I had never tried until I was in my thirties such as: endive marscapone ho

*sponsored post* I made this concoction for National Sangria Day, which is December 20th... I found that a lit

It's a pie, it's a cookie... it's crunchy and chewy.... It's perfect for when you don't know what you want for

I have been craving these for years. YEARS. The last time I had one was during my trip to Chicago. Not sure wh

Kabobs are the ultimate in traveling meals. You have your veggies and protein all in one convenient skewer, an

Note: This is a sponsored post for RIOJA wine, however opinions expressed are my own.   The steamy days of su

Summer desserts have to be 3 things: creamy cool tropical It's the thing to have for breakfast dessert on a sw

This is summer food. Not too heavy, not too hot and perfect to eat on the patio on a balmy summer evening. Lig

Sometimes, you feel like you just "need" to get your green on. No, I'm not talking about your trusty green T s

I was recently selected to take part in creating a recipe for a new line of sauces that Progresso recently lau

There are somethings in life that are worth making by hand... cookies, bread and mustard, is now on my list. I

I love making preserves. I love the way may pantry looks lined with glass jars filled with colorful fruits and

   There are times I get cravings for moist, cake like doughnuts smothered in a slightly crisp glaze, there

Most of you know that every Friday I make pizza. Tuesdays are usually tacos, and the rest of the week is a gam

This should be called crazy easy idiot proof candy. Just an idea. It's insanely easy, and you can impress your

Are you ready for something lighter after the feast that may or may not have occurred over Thanksgiving? Maybe

sponsored post: There are a few things in life that are worth splurging on: chocolate, wine and prosciutto. Of

I'm a fan of desserts that you don't have to dirty dishes to eat. Ones you can grab with a napkin and nibble o

My husband never wants lasagna. I'm not sure why, but whenever I suggest it, he suggests something else... Him

My husband was so happy I made these. Not because of what they are, but because of where I found the recipe. A

The other day, I woke up to one of those moods. You know the ones: the ones where you're not quite sure how yo

I have never been a fan of the name "lemon curd"... it sounds like something that went bad. Curd. Curdled. Eww

Yet another reason I always have chocolate ganache on hand... like ketchup and toilet paper; it's one of the n

Here it is! My first recipe of the Fall... who cares that it's still 86°F outside? I have my cinnamon broom i

When I was a kid, there was only one type of "lunchbox brownie" made by Little Debbie... it was a thin fudgy b

homemade fondant-without marshmallows A ton of people out there dislike fondant... I've heard things from it t

Where have I been.... I have been to the beach. And the pool... and the garden and the closet, and all these o